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1. [I2/1/2]Any time you are flying, you will be operating under one oftwo primary sets of rules: _________ or___________. A. instrument flight rules (IFR), Part 121 rulesB. visual flight rules (VFR), instrument flight rules (IFR)C. visual flight rules (VFR), part 141 flight rules

2. [I3/1/1]Two basic types of airspace exist in the United States:_____ and _____.A. controlled, uncontrolledB. Class E, uncontrolledC. controlled, special use

3. [I3/3/3]Class A, B, C, D and E is _____ airspace. Class G is _____airspace.A. uncontrolled, purpleB. controlled, VFR onlyC. controlled, uncontrolled

4. [I4/1/1]Class A airspace begins at what altitude?A. 14,500 feet MSL.B. 18,000 feet MSL.C. 29,920 feet MSL.

5. [I4/1/2]In which type of airspace is VFR flight prohibited?A. Class A.B. Class B.C. Class C.

6. [I4/1/3]At what altitude shall the altimeter be set to 29.92, whenclimbing to cruising flight level?A. 14,500 feet MSL.B. 18,000 feet MSL.C. 24,000 feet MSL.

7. [I5/1/2]The airspace lying directly below Class A airspace is Class_____ airspace.A. EB. FC. G

8. [I5/1/3]Class E airspace is _____ airspace.A. uncontrolledB. controlledC. IFR only

9. [I5/3/1&2]Class E airspace generally begins at _____ AGL andsometimes begins at a lower altitude of _____ AGL.A. 700, 200B. 14,500, 1,200C. 1,200, 700

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10. [I6/1/1]For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and morethan 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distancefrom clouds required isA. 1,000 feet.B. 2,000 feet.C. 1 mile.

11. [I6/1/1]For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and morethan 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum required vertical dis-tance above a cloud isA. 1,000 feet.B. 2,000 feet.C. 1 mile.

12. [I6/1/1]For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL andmore than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum required verticaldistance below a cloud isA. 1,000 feet.B. 2,000 feet.C. 1 mile.

13. [I6/1/1]For VFR flight operations above 10,000 feet MSL and morethan 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum required flight visibility isA. 5 miles.B. 2,000 feet.C. 1 mile.

14. [I7/2/1]VFR flight in controlled airspace above 1,200 feet AGL andbelow 10,000 feet MSL requires a minimum visibility andvertical cloud clearance ofA. 3 miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the

clouds in controlled airspace.B. 5 miles, and 1,000 feet below or 1,000 feet above the

clouds at all altitudes.C. 5 miles, and 1,000 feet below or 1,000 feet above the

clouds only in Class A airspace.

15. [I7/2/1]The minimum distance from clouds required for VFRoperations on an airway (most airways begin at 1,200feet AGL) below 10,000 feet MSL isA. remain clear of clouds.B. 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet

horizontally.C. 500 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and 2,000 feet

horizontally.

16. [I7/2/1]What is the minimum flight visibility and cloud clearancerequirement after departing Oceano airport (see above) at2,000 feet AGL while heading in a northwesterly direction?A. 3 miles, and 500 feet below or 1,000 feet above the

clouds in controlled airspace.B. 5 miles, and 1,000 feet below or 1,000 feet above the

clouds at all altitudes.C. 5 miles, and 1,000 feet below or 1,000 feet above the

clouds only in Class A airspace.

17. [I7/2/1]What minimum flight visibility is required for VFR flightoperations on an airway below 10,000 feet MSL?A. 1 mile.B. 3 miles.C. 4 miles.

18. [I7/2/1]During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes ofless than 1,200 feet AGL, the minimum horizontal distancefrom clouds requirement for VFR flight isA. 1,000 feet.B. 1,500 feet.C. 2,000 feet.

19. [I8/1/2]The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operateVFR during daylight hours in the vicinity of Carr Memorialairport (see the figure above) between 1,200 feet AGL and10,000 feet MSL areA. 1 mile and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000

feet horizontally from clouds.C. 3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000

feet horizontally from clouds.

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20. [I8/1/2]The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operateVFR during daylight hours over Carr Memorial airport (see fig-ure bottom right previous page) at more than 700 feet AGL areA. 1 mile and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000

feet horizontally from each cloud.C. 3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000

feet horizontally from each cloud.

21. [I8/1/2]The visibility and cloud clearance requirements to operateVFR during daylight hours over Borrego Valley airport (inthe figure above) at more than 1,500 feet AGL areA. 1 mile and clear of clouds.B. 3 miles and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000

feet horizontally from each cloud.C. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000


22. [I9/1/3]Referring to the figure above, the visibility and cloudclearance requirements to operate VFR during daylighthours in the Class E extension (point Z) of San LuisObispo’s airport at more than 700 feet AGL areA. 1 mile and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000



23. [I9/1/5]When operating at an airport having any type of surface-based controlled airspace established for it, the reportedground visibility at the airport must be at least _____statute mile(s).A. fiveB. oneC. three

24. [I9/1/5]If the ground visibility isn’t reported in surface-basedcontrolled airspace, then the flight visibility during takeoff,landing or when operating in the traffic pattern must be atleast _____ statute miles.A. threeB. fiveC. one

25. [I9/1/6]When operating at an airport having any type ofsurface-based controlled airspace established forit, the ceiling at the airport can be no lower than_____ AGL. A. 1,000 feetB. 3,000 feetC. 500 feet

26. [I9/2/2]For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the heightabove the earth's surface of theA. lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of

clouds reported as overcast.B. lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into

an obscuration.C. lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken,

or thin.

27. [I9/3/2]To depart Desert Resorts airport in the figure shown above,what minimum visibility and ceiling must exist at the airport(assume Class E, surface-based airspace is active)?A. 500 foot ceiling, 3 miles visibility.B. 1,000 foot ceiling, 3 miles visibility.C. 1,000 foot ceiling, 1 mile visibility.

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28. [I9/3/2]To depart McComb-Pike airport in the figure shown above,what minimum ceiling must exist at the airport? (AssumeClass E, surface-based airspace is active.)A. 500 foot ceiling.B. 1,000 foot ceiling.C. 1,500 foot ceiling.

29. [I11/1/2]A SVFR clearance allows you to operate below _____ feetMSL down to the surface, within the _____ boundaries ofsurface-based controlled airspace A. 10,000, lateralB. 1,200, lateralC. 14,500, 10 mile

30. [I11/1/3]To fly SVFR, a pilot must have:A. a clearance from ATC.B. a 1,000 foot ceiling.C. five miles of flight visibility.

31. [I11/1/4]The official weather observer’s hours of operation normally coincide with the hours during which thesurface-based controlled airspace exists. The actual hours that surface-based controlled airspace exists are depicted in the _____.A. AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual)B. A/FD (Airport/Facility Directory) C. Federal Aviation Regulations

32. [I11/1/2, 4 & 5]A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraftto operate VFR while within Class E (or Class B, C, and D)airspace when the visibility isA. less than 1 mile and the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet.B. at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.C. at least 3 miles and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.

33. [I11/1/5]What is the minimum weather condition required for airplanesoperating under special VFR in Class E (or Class B, C,and D) airspace?A. 1 mile flight visibility.B. 1 mile flight visibility and 1,000-foot ceiling.C. 3 miles flight visibility and 1,000-foot ceiling.

34. [I11/3/4 & I12/1/1]What ATC facility should the pilot contact to receive aspecial VFR departure clearance in Class D airspace?A. Automated Flight Service Station.B. Air Traffic Control Tower.C. Air Route Traffic Control Center.

35. [I12/2/3]No person may operate an airplane within Class Dairspace at night under special VFR unless theA. flight can be conducted 500 feet below the clouds.B. airplane is equipped for instrument flight.C. flight visibility is at least 3 miles.

36. [I12/2/3]What are the minimum requirements for airplane operationsunder special VFR in Class D airspace at night?A. The airplane must be under radar surveillance at all

times while in Class D airspace.B. The airplane must be equipped for IFR with an altitude

reporting transponder.C. The pilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane

must be IFR equipped.

37. [I12/2/4]Assume that you are operating at a satellite airport (PortAngeles in the figure above) located within another airport’ssurface-based controlled airspace (Fairchild’s surface-based, Class E airspace above). In this instance, visibilityis determined by pilots on the _____ but ceilings aredetermined by the _____ at the primary airport. A. honor system, pilotB. official weather observer, pilotC. honor system, official weather observer


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38. [I14/3/3]What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds arerequired for VFR operations in Class G airspace at 700feet AGL or lower during daylight hours?A. 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and

2,000 feet horizontal clearance from clouds.C. 3 miles visibility and clear of clouds.

39. [I14/3/3]What minimum visibility and clearance from clouds arerequired in Class G airspace at 1,200 feet AGL or belowduring daylight hours?A. 1 mile visibility and clear of clouds.B. 3 miles visibility and clear of clouds.C. 3 miles visibility, 500 feet below the clouds.

40. [I14/Figure 16]Referring to the figure above, the airspace overlyingBorrego Valley airport is uncontrolled from the surface toA. 700 feet AGL.B. 1,700 feet MSL.C. 4,000 feet AGL.

41. [I14/Figure 17]Referring to the figure above, the visibility and cloudclearance requirements to operate VFR during daylighthours directly over Borrego Valley airport at less than700 feet AGL areA. 1 mile and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000



42. [I14/Figure 16]Referring to the figure above, the airspace directly overposition “Y” near Borrego Valley airport is uncontrolledfrom the surface toA. 700 feet AGL.B. 1,700 feet MSL.C. 1,200 feet AGL.

43. [I15/1/2]Referring to the figure above, if the flight visibility is onlyone statute mile, what is the maximum height AGL youcan fly when departing Oceano airport to the northwest? A. 1,500 feet AGL.B. 1,200 feet AGL.C. 700 feet AGL.

44. [I15/2/2]Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibilityrequirement for VFR flight at and below 1,200 feet AGL atnight isA. 1 mile.B. 3 miles.C. 5 miles.

45. [I15/3/2]One exception to nighttime minimum visibility of threemiles for airplanes operating in Class G airspace occurswhen operating in the _____.A. vicinity of the airportB. traffic patternC. view of a tower controller

46. [I15/3/2]At night, in Class G airspace, if the flight visibility is lessthan three statute miles but not less than one statute mileduring night hours, an airplane may be operated clear ofclouds if it is flown in the airport traffic pattern within _____of the runway. A. two milesB. gliding distanceC. one-half mile

47. [I17/Figure 21]Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibilityrequirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL andbelow 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours isA. 1 mile.B. 3 miles.C. 5 miles.

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48. [I17/Figure 21]During operations at altitudes of more than 1,200 feet AGLand at or above 10,000 feet MSL, the minimum distanceabove clouds requirement for VFR flight isA. 500 feet.B. 1,000 feet.C. 1,500 feet.

49. [I17/Figure 21]During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudesof more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feetMSL, the minimum distance below clouds requirement forVFR flight at night isA. 500 feet.B. 1,000 feet.C. 1,500 feet.

50. [I17/Figure 21]During operations within controlled airspace at altitudes ofmore than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feet MSL,the minimum distance above clouds requirement for VFRflight isA. 500 feet.B. 1,000 feet.C. 1,500 feet.

51. [I17/Figure 21]Outside controlled airspace, the minimum flight visibilityrequirement for VFR flight above 1,200 feet AGL andbelow 10,000 feet MSL during daylight hours isA. 1 mile.B. 3 miles.C. 5 miles.

52. [I17/Figure 21]During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudesof more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feetMSL, the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight at night isA. 1 mile.B. 3 miles.C. 5 miles.

53. [I17/Figure 21]During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudesof more than 1,200 feet AGL, but less than 10,000 feetMSL, the minimum visibility and distance from clouds forVFR flight at night isA. 1 mile and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000



54. [I17/Figure 21]During operations outside controlled airspace at altitudesof more than 1,200 feet AGL and above 10,000 feet MSL,the minimum visibility and distance from clouds for VFRflight at night isA. 5 miles and clear of clouds.B. 1 mile and 1,000 feet above, 500 feet below, and 2,000

feet horizontally from each cloud.C. 5 miles and 1,000 feet above, 1,000 feet below, and

1 mile horizontally from each cloud.

55. [I16/All]Referring to the figure above, the airspace overlyingBishop Airport isA. Class D airspace from the surface to the floor of the

overlying Class E airspace.B. Class E airspace from the surface to 1,200 feet MSL.C. Class G airspace from the surface to 700 feet AGL.

56. [I16/All]Referring to the figure above, identify the airspace tothe upper left of Bishop (position 1) that exists from thesurface to 14,500 feet MSL.A. Class G airspace - surface to 14,500 feet MSL.B. Class G airspace - surface to 3,500 feet MSL; Class E

airspace - 3,500 feet MSL to 14,500 feet MSL.C. Class G airspace - surface to 3,500 feet MSL; Class E

airspace - 3,500 feet MSL to 10,000 feet MSL; Class Gairspace - 10,000 feet MSL to 14,500 feet MSL.

57. [I19/1/2 & I18/2/2]Airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower isclassified as Class D airspace onlyA. when the weather minimums are below basic VFR.B. when the associated control tower is in operation.C. when the associated Flight Service Station is in operation.

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58. [I19/1/3]Referring to the figure above, which point (1, 2, or 3)represents the borders of Class D surface-based airspace?A. Point 3B. Point 2C. Point 1

59. [I19/1/3]A blue segmented circle on a sectional chart depictswhich class airspace?A. Class B.B. Class C.C. Class D.

60. [I19/1/2]The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on A. the number of airports that lie within the Class D airspace.B. 5 statute miles from the geographical center of the

primary airport.C. the instrument procedures for which the controlled

airspace is established.

61. [I19/1/3 & I19/Figure 26]Referring to the figure above, the airspace directlyoverlying Santa Maria airport isA. Class B airspace to 10,000 feet MSL.B. Class C airspace to 5,000 feet MSL.C. Class D airspace to 2,800 feet MSL.

62. [I19/2/2]Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communicationwith Air Traffic Control is required for landings or takeoffsA. at all tower controlled airports regardless of weather

conditions.B. at all tower controlled airports only when weather

conditions are less than VFR.C. at all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace

only when weather conditions are less than VFR.

63. [I20/3/1]The basic VFR weather minimums for operating an aircraftwithin Class D airspace areA. 500 foot ceiling and 1 mile visibility.B. 1,000 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.C. clear of clouds and 2 miles visibility.

64. [I20/3/1&2]No person may take off or land an aircraft under basic VFRat an airport that lies within Class D airspace unless theA. flight visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile.B. ground visibility at that airport is at least 1 mile.C. ground visibility at that airport is at least 3 miles.

65. [I20/3/1]Normal VFR operations in Class D airspace with anoperating control tower require the ceiling and visibilityto be at least A. 1,000 feet and 1 mile.B. 1,000 feet and 3 miles.C. 2,500 feet and 3 miles.

66. [I21/1/1]During the day, you can usually tell if the primary airport isbelow basic VFR minimums by looking at the airport’s _____.A. anemometerB. rotating beaconC. tower

67. [I21/1/1]An airport's rotating beacon operated during daylighthours indicatesA. there are obstructions on the airport.B. that weather at the airport located in Class D airspace

is below basic VFR weather minimums.C. the Air Traffic Control tower is not in operation.

68. [I21/1/1]Would a SVFR clearance from McClellan-Palomar airportto the northwest allow you to fly at 2,000 feet AGL with onemile visibility, then descend and land at Oceanside airport? A. Yes.B. No.C. Only if you received a SVFR clearance to land at

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69. [I21/1/3]A non-towered satellite airport, within the same Class Dairspace as that designated for the primary airport,requires radio communication be established andmaintained with the A. satellite airport's Unicom.B. associated Flight Service Station.C. primary airport's control tower.

70. [I21/1/3]When landing at Martha Lake airport in the figure above,you must establish and maintain communication with ATCon frequencyA. 122.55 MHz.B. 122.9 MHz.C. 120.2 MHz.

71. [I22/1/1]An operating _____ (as in Class D airspace) as well as_____ approach control services are associated with theexistence of Class C airspace. A. airplane, radarB. control tower, radarC. radio, radar

72. [I22/1/2]Class C airspace is geometrically shaped liketwo cylinders. Considering the entire structure, the surface-based inner cylinder extends upward to approximately_____ AGL and has a five nautical mile radius from thecenter of the _____ airport.A. 4,000 feet, primaryB. 1,200 feet, primaryC. 1,200 feet, satellite

73. [I22/1/2]The upper or outer cylinder of Class C airspace normallybegins at _____ AGL and has a _____ nautical mile radiusfrom the center of the primary airport. The upper limit ofthe top cylinder is generally found at _____ feet above theelevation of the primary airport. A. 1,200 feet, 10, 4,000B. 4,000 feet, 5, 10,000C. 4,000 feet, 10, 10,000

74. [I22/1/2]The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primaryairport is normallyA. 1,200 feet AGL.B. 3,000 feet AGL.C. 4,000 feet AGL.

75. [I22/1/3]Referring to the figure above, where does Class Cairspace begin above Chino airport (Position 1)?A. 2,700 feet MSL.B. At the surface.C. 5,000 feet MSL.

76. [I22/1/3 ]Referring to the figure above, where does Class Cairspace end above Chino airport?A. 2,700 feet MSL.B. At the surface.C. 5,000 feet MSL.

77. [I23/1/2]Two-way radio communication must be established withthe Air Traffic Control facility having jurisdiction over thearea prior to entering which class airspace?A. Class C.B. Class E.C. Class G.

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78. [I23/1/3]All operations within Class C airspace must be inA. accordance with instrument flight rules.B. compliance with ATC clearances and instructions.C. an aircraft equipped with a 4096-code transponder

with Mode C encoding capability.

79. [I23/1/2 & I23/2/3]Which initial action should a pilot take prior to enteringClass C airspace?A. Contact Approach Control on the appropriate frequency.B. Contact the tower and request permission to enter.C. Contact the FSS for traffic advisories.

80. [I23/1/3]Referring to the figure above, what minimum equipment isrequired to land and take off at Santa Barbara airport?A. Mode C transponder and VOR receiver.B. Mode C transponder and two-way radio.C. Mode C transponder, VOR receiver, and DME.

81. [I23/1/2&3]What minimum radio equipment is required for operationwithin Class C airspace?A. Two-way radio communication equipment and a

4096-code transponder.B. Two-way radio communication equipment, a

4096-code transponder, and DME.C. Two-way radio communication equipment, a

4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.

82. [I23/2/3]The normal radius of the outer area of Class C airspace isA. 5 nautical miles.B. 15 nautical miles.C. 20 nautical miles.

83. [I23/3/2]Under what condition may an aircraft operate from asatellite airport within Class C airspace?A. The pilot must file a flight plan prior to departure.B. The pilot must monitor ATC until clear of the Class C

airspace.C. The pilot must contact ATC as soon as practicable after

takeoff.

84. [I24/1/3]The weather minimums for Class C airspace are exactlythe same as they are for Class _____ airspace and Class_____ airspace below _____ MSL. A. B, A, 10,000 feetB. D, E, 10,000 feetC. D, E, 1,200 feet

85. [I25/2/3]Referring to the figure above, the floor of Class B airspaceat position 1 isA. at the surface.B. 4,800 feet MSL.C. 3,800 feet MSL.



88. [I25/2/3]Referring to the figure above, the top of Class B airspaceat position 1 isA. 10,000 feet MSL.B. 4,800 feet MSL.C. 3,800 feet MSL.

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89. [I25/2/2]Typically, Class B airspace has a radius of 15 to 30 milesfrom the primary airport and it extends vertically from thesurface to _____ MSL. A. 12,000 feetB. 5,000 feetC. 10,000 feet

90. [I26/1/3]What minimum pilot certification is required for operationwithin Class B airspace?A. Airline transport pilot certificate.B. Private pilot certificate or student pilot certificate with

appropriate logbook endorsements.C. Private pilot certificate with an instrument rating.

91. [I26/1/3]The minimum pilot certification required for operationwithin Class B airspace?A. Private pilot certificate or, student or recreational pilot

certificate with appropriate logbook endorsements.B. Commercial pilot certificate.C. Flight instructor certificate only.

92. [I26/1/4]While you need only establish and maintain radiocommunication for Class C or D airspace, you need toobtain a _____ to enter Class B airspace. A. clearanceB. permission slipC. transponder code

93. [I26/3/2]What minimum radio equipment is required for VFRoperation within Class B airspace?A. Two-way radio communication equipment and a

4096-code transponder.B. Two-way radio communication equipment, a

4096-code transponder, and an encoding altimeter.C. Two-way radio communication equipment, a

4096-code transponder, an encoding altimeter, and aVOR or TACAN receiver.

94. [I26/3/2]If for any reason the Class B airspace doesn’t extend to10,000 feet MSL, a transponder with Mode C capabilityis required when operating above the _____ and withinthe_____ of Class B airspace.A. lateral boundaries, peripheryB. ceiling, lateral boundariesC. ceiling, transmission range

95. [I27/1/1]To operate within Class B airspace, _____ mile(s) visibilityis required. However, you only need to remain _____clouds instead of the typical 1,000’/500’/2,000’distance minimums. A. three, clear ofB. five, clear ofC. one, 1 mile from all

96. [I27/1/3]Referring to the figure above, is fixed-wing Special VFRauthorized at Dallas-Ft. Worth authorized?A. Yes. SVFR is authorized at all airports.B. Yes. SVFR is authorized as long as the pilot has

a clearance.C. No. SVFR is not authorized for fixed-wing aircraft

at this airport.

97. [I27/2/2]A speed limit of _____ knots exists underneath the laterallimits of Class B airspace or VFR corridors through Class B.A. 250B. 200C. 180

98. [I28/1/1]With certain exceptions, all aircraft within 30 miles of aClass B primary airport from the surface upward to 10,000feet MSL must be equipped withA. an operable VOR or TACAN receiver and an ADF receiver.B. instruments and equipment required for IFR operations.C. an operable transponder having either Mode S or

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99. [I28/1/1]An operable 4096-code transponder with an encodingaltimeter is required in which airspace?A. Class A, Class B (and within 30 miles of the Class B

primary airport), and Class C.B. Class D and Class E (below 10,000 feet MSL).C. Class D and Class G (below 10,000 feet MSL).

100. [I28/1/1]An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode Cencoding altimeter are required inA. Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B

primary airport.B. Class D airspace. C. Class E airspace below 10,000 feet MSL.

101. [I28/1/2]A transponder with Mode C is also required in all the air-space of the 48 contiguous United States and the Districtof Columbia when operating at and above _____ feet MSL,excluding the airspace at and below _____ feet AGL.A. 10,000, 2,500B. 10,000, 4,000C. 2,500, 1,200

102. [I28/2/2]If your airplane has a transponder, the rules require that itbe turned on (including the Mode C capability) any timeyou are operating in _____ airspace.A. special useB. uncontrolledC. controlled

103. [I28/2/4]If you have a transponder lacking Mode C capability, youcan request a _____ to operate within airspace requiringMode C at any time. A. deviationB. scout planeC. clearance

104. [I28/3/3]When any aircraft is within four nautical miles of theprimary airport in Class C and D airspace and at or below2,500 feet AGL, a _____ knot speed restriction applies.A. 180B. 200C. 250

105. [I29/1/2]Recall that in a TRSA, ATC provides _____ between allparticipating VFR aircraft and all IFR aircraft.A. separationB. sequencing and separationC. 1,000 feet separation

106. [I29/2/1]Referring to the figure above, if you’re approaching PalmSprings anywhere from west to north from the airport, youcan contact Approach Control on _____.A. 118.85 MHzB. 126.7 MHzC. 128.15 MHz

107. [I29/2/3]If you happen to be talking to approach control (whenapproaching) or ground control (before departure) anddon’t want TRSA service, you should state,A. “Not going to happen, man.”B. “Negative TRSA service.”C. “Negative radar service.”

108. [I30/2/3]Prohibited areas are defined by _____ lines. A. red dashedB. red hatchedC. blue hatched

109. [I30/3/2]Restricted areas restrict flights due to the unusual activitiesconducted within them. These areas often contain invisiblehazards to aircraft such as the firing of _____, _____, _____.A. artillery, aerial gunnery, guided missilesB. artillery, lasers, rocksC. bullets, rockets, gum wads

Special Use Airspace

Transponders in Controlled Airspace

Transponder and Mode C Deviations

Speed Restriction in Class C and D Airspace

Chapter 9 - Airspace: The Wild Blue, Green & Red Yonder

Transponders and Mode C Above 10,000 Feet MSL

Terminal Radar Service Area

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110. [I30/3/4]Before you can enter or fly through a restricted area, youneed permission from the _____.A. administratorB. FAAC. controlling agency

111. [I31/2/2 & I30/3/2]Referring to the figure above, what hazards to aircraft mayexist in warning areas such as Warning W-289?A. Unusual, often invisible, hazards such as aerial gunnery

or guided missiles over international waters.B. High volume of pilot training or unusual type of aerial

activity.C. Heavy military aircraft traffic in the approach and

departure area of the North Atlantic Control Area.

112. [I32/1/1]Responsibility for collision avoidance in an alert arearests withA. the controlling agency.B. all pilots.C. Air Traffic Control.

113. [I32/1/2 & I32/2/3]What hazards to aircraft may exist in a MOA?A. Unusual, often invisible, hazards to aircraft such as

artillery firing.B. High density military training activities.C. Parachute jump operations.

114. [I32/3/3]What action should a pilot take when operating under VFRin a Military Operations Area (MOA)?A. Obtain a clearance from the controlling agency prior to

entering the MOA.B. Operate only on the airways that transverse the MOA.C. Exercise extreme caution when military activity is

being conducted.

115. [I32/3/4]Referring to the figure above, what type of military flightoperations should a pilot expect along IR 200?A. IFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds in

excess of 250 knots.B. VFR training flights above 1,500 feet AGL at speeds

less than 250 knots.C. Instrument training flights below 1,500 feet AGL at

speeds in excess of 150 knots.

116. [I34/1/1]The width of a federal airway from either side of thecenterline isA. 4 nautical miles.B. 6 nautical miles.C. 8 nautical miles.

117. [I34/1/2]Unless otherwise specified, federal airways include thatClass E airspace extending upward fromA. 700 feet above the surface up to and including

17,999 feet MSL.B. 1,200 feet above the surface up to and including

17,999 feet MSL.C. the surface up to and including 18,000 feet MSL.

Warning Areas

Alert Areas

Variable Floors of Class E Airspace

Military Training Routes

Military Operations Areas


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118. [All of page I34]Referring to the figure above, the vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace over position 1 are A. 1,200 feet AGL to 8,500 feet MSL.B. 8,500 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL.C. 8,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.

119. [All of page I34]Referring to the figure above, the vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace over position 2 are A. 1,200 feet AGL to 8,500 feet MSL.B. 10,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.C. 10,400 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.

120. [All of page I34]Referring to the figure above, the vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace directly over Ganser airport(position 3) areA. 1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.B. 7,500 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL.C. 7,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.

121. [All of page I34]Referring to the figure above, the vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace over position 4 are A. 700 feet AGL to 8,500 feet MSL.B. 1,200 feet MSL to 14,500 feet MSL.C. 700 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.


Postflight Briefing 9-1:Variable Floors of Class E Airspace

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42. C 43. B 44. B 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. A 50. B 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. C 55. C 56. A 57. B 58. C 59. C 60. C 61. C 62. A 63. B 64. C 65. B 66. B 67. B 68. B 69. C 70. C 71. B 72. A 73. A 74. C 75. A 76. C 77. A 78. C 79. A 80. B 81. C 82. C

83. C 84. B 85. B 86. A 87. C 88. A 89. C 90. B 91. A 92. A 93. B 94. B 95. A 96. C 97. B 98. C 99. A 100. A 101. A 102. C 103. A 104. B 105. B 106. B 107. B 108. C 109. A 110. C 111. A 112. B 113. B 114. C 115. A 116. A 117. B118. C119. B 120. A 121. C


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